Joe Beef
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Joe Beef
Relaxed restaurant & bar serving steaks & seafood in a compact, old-school setting.
Opens Today at 5 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Old Montreal restaurant classics in the heart of Little Burgundy. An homage to Charles "Joe-Beef" McKiernan, 19th century innkeeper and Montreal working class hero. A drunken crawl away from the Historic Atwater market. Steaks and seafood.
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lobster(115) spaghetti(76) steak(74) sauce(60) wine(56) recommend(52) dessert(47) dishes(38) attentive(36)Page 15 of 21 - 409 Reviews
Mathieu
Un des meilleurs repas j'ai mangé à vis. Abondance de nourriture!View more
Sarah
Highly recommend Joe Beef. The staff & management went above & beyond to accommodate my food allergy. I appreciate how easy they made it for me. The food was amazing & atmosphere was perfect. We went for dinner after a long day. If you have a food allergy make sure to reach out to the restaurant to give them a chance to prepare for your visit. Will definitely keep Joe Beef in mind for our next trip to Montreal.View more
Marina
Everything about this place was amazing. The ambience is sooo cute & cozy. One of the best services we had, & the food. Gosh the food was incredible from the beef tartare, steak, & cake. Coming back here asap!!View more
Sabrina
It was delicious! We had the best service & she was really helpful. Thank you again KalinaView more
Matthew
An absolute gem 💎 I will eat here as many times as I can in my Life. Worth every pennyView more
Chris
A little overhyped. Pretty good food. Vibes not for me. But that's just me. Service very on point. Thank you.View more
Luke
One of the best meals I've had in a long time, definitely living up to its reputation. Cozy interior with wonderful staff, I would highly recommend taking them up on the offer to guide you through the menu as there were a number of dishes we would have not normally chosen that hit the spot. We'll be back, I can see why this place is such a staple.View more
Linda
What a beautiful location, the service was top notch & I still think about the lobster spaghetti to this day!View more
Danielle
Pretty average, crowded, service suffers due to crowding. The food itself is nothing special. You're paying for the hipster rep.View more
Tony
A wonderful evening. Food was top notch & well worth the reputation; excellent technique & ingredients. Service was great given the type of restaurant. Wine recommendations top notch. Would recommend.View more
Bob
Amazing meal & fantastic staff. It was a wonderful night.View more
Wesley
We had such a good experience here. Server was great. Drinks were creative. Food was top notch & fresh. Crab, tuna, lobster spaghetti, scallop "sausage". Wow. Dessert also out of this world.View more
Amy
Everything was terrific, which was, of course, expected. Our server, I believe Gabriel from other reviews, was fabulous, friendly, & super attentive. No question was too much; every teammate we encountered was on point & super invested in the success of our meal. I cannot wait to be back. This is a bucket list project, & I have waited pre-pandemic for this one, & it did not disappoint. I will be making the frisee salad very soon; what a lovely surprise in taste for a simple starter salad. Every dish & drink was perfect. Merci, gentlemen.View more
Maxwell
I actually enjoyed it this time than the last time.View more
James
Let me start off by saying that Joe Beef is the best restaurant I've ever been to, including places like Le Bernadin & Le Cirque. It is the perfect mixture. On one hand it is unpretentious, like a good neighborhood spot. But when it comes to technique, they are second to none. We come to Montreal every year, sometimes twice, & always dine at Joe Beef. Skipping the menu, we opt for the Joe Beef Experience. This has resulted in the best meals of our lives. This time, April 2, 2024, was no exception. Laura, once again, proved herself a genius by constructing a flawless series of courses for us each paired beautifully with an appropriate wine. She, & Kalina who stopped by to raise a glass with us, always make us feel like friends, not just clients. Years ago I had a recurring dream of the perfect restaurant. Never did I think I'd find it, but we did.View more
Melissa
I really wanted to love this place. The food was good but nothing special. The server assistant was good & the only saving grace. The Server however was awful. Not friendly, not attentive & body shamed me for eating the lobster pasta. Would not return or recommendView more
Jack
Great service at this classic restaurant in Montreal.View more
Margaux
We came here on a Wednesday so i guess it's unsurprising that the atmosphere wasn't too crazy & it felt a bit awkward where we sat. The service was incredible & everybody was very attentive & helpful. The food was really good! Loved the gâteau marjolaine, the pork was delicious & the lobster pasta is good but I would share because it's VERY rich.View more